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Thomas Ross JAGGER

Date of birth28 April 1892
Place of birthHorsham Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMedical practitioner
AddressPimpinio, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, M Jagger, Pimpinio, Victoria
Enlistment date3 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentCaptain
Unit nameMedical Officers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 29 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Medical Corps
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Unit: MED
Promotion date: 1 April 1916

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Cross

''For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried on his work under heavy fire during two attacks, and attended to the wounded of his own and other units with utter disregard of danger. He set a splendid example of courage and self-safrifice.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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